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Jake Luhrs
Luhrs performing with August Burns Red in 2017
Luhrs performing with August Burns Red in 2017
Background information
Born
William Jacob Luhrs

(1985-02-02) February 2, 1985 (age 41)
Montclair, New Jersey, U.S.[1]
Genres
OccupationsSinger, businessman
Years active2006–present
Member ofAugust Burns Red
Formerly ofShe Walks in Beauty

William Jacob Luhrs is an American musician best known as the lead singer of the metalcore band August Burns Red. He is also the founder and president of HeartSupport, a non-profit mental health organization.

Early life

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Jake Luhrs was born in Montclair, New Jersey, on February 2, 1985, and grew up in South Carolina. His parents divorced when he was young, with his father moving to Virginia while he his mother and older sister had to move into government aid housing in Greenville. After spending two years in Greenville, his family settled in Columbia, South Carolina, where Luhrs spent much of his early life.[2]

Music career

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Luhrs performing at Elbriot festival 2014

Luhrs played in a number of bands and briefly attended a local technical college.[2] In 2006 he joined August Burns Red, replacing their previous vocalist Josh McManness.[2][3] Luhrs has performed on all the ABR albums except 2005's Thrill Seeker and 2003's Looks Fragile After All. With Luhrs, the band was nominated for two Grammy Awards for Best Metal Performance for their songs "Identity" and "Invisible Enemy".[4]

Luhrs has performed both studio and live guest vocal spots for bands such as Pierce the Veil,[5][6] Blessthefall,[7] and For Today.[8] Luhrs, along with Matt Greiner, JB Brubaker, and members of We Came as Romans and Blessthefall, appear in the video for "Save My Life" by parody metal band Amidst the Grave's Demons.

Personal life

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Luhrs is a devout Christian.[9][10] He is a member of a non-denominational church, and was in seminary at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.[11]

In 2011, Luhrs founded HeartSupport, a mental health-based non-profit organization that offers resources and peer support to individuals within the music community dealing with addiction, anxiety, depression, and self-harm.[12][13][14]

Discography

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August Burns Red

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Collaborations

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YearSongAlbumArtist
2011"Ruler of the Air" (featuring Jake Luhrs)KingdomsLife in Your Way
2012"Set Apart" (featuring Jake Luhrs)ImmortalFor Today
2013"Carry On" (featuring Jake Luhrs)Hollow Bodiesblessthefall
2016"Dead Memory" (featuring Jake Luhrs)DeathgripFit for a King
2017"Delusion" (featuring Jake Luhrs)Aqua VitaeThe Voynich Code
2019"Redefined" (featuring Jake Luhrs)Shaped by FireAs I Lay Dying
2021"God of Fire" (featuring Jake Luhrs)Guardians of the PathFit for a King
"When Everything Means Nothing" (featuring Jake Luhrs)
2024"Tides" (featuring Jake Luhrs)Apologies Are for the Weak (15th Anniversary Edition)Miss May I

Awards and nominations

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Alternative Press Music Awards
Year Award Result
2015 Artist Philanthropic Award[15] Nominated
2016 Artist Philanthropic Award[16] Won

Bibliography

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  • Mountains: 25 Devotionals with Jake Luhrs (2018) ISBN 9780999154533

References

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  1. ↑ "August Burns Red – Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?". Loudwire. November 22, 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 "Jake Luhrs (August Burns Red) Founder of Heart Support Explains Where His Mission Began". Pittsburgh Music Magazine. July 24, 2013. Retrieved August 4, 2026.
  3. ↑ "August Burns Red Interview". Tastemakers Music Magazine. Retrieved August 4, 2026.
  4. ↑ "August Burns Red". grammys.com. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
  5. ↑ Emily (August 6, 2015). "Pierce the Veil Perform Caraphernelia With August Burns Red's Jake Luhrs". Kerrang!. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  6. ↑ Sharp, Tyler (August 5, 2015). "Pierce the Veil perform with August Burns Red vocalist, unnecessary-yet-awesome heaviness ensues". Alternative Press. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  7. ↑ Bower, Chad (June 10, 2013). "Blessthefall Releasing New Album "Hollow Bodies" In August". Loudwire. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  8. ↑ wookubus (March 30, 2012). "For Today's "Immortal" To Features Cameos From August Burns Red, P.O.D. & Sleeping Giant Vocalists". Theprp. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  9. ↑ Belcher, Josh (August 6, 2015). "Jake Luhrs of August Burns Red". Rocking God's House. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  10. ↑ Sarachik, Justin (November 11, 2014). "August Burns Red Vocalist Say They're "Not a Ministry" Christian Band Who's "Soul Purpose" is to preach; Lets Music Speak Truth". Breathcast. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  11. ↑ Paltrowitz, Darren (October 6, 2017). "Pumping Metal: August Burns Red Frontman Jake Luhrs on Taking Care of Himself, Hockey, Hobbies, and New Album 'Phantom Anthem'". V13 Media.
  12. ↑ Williams, Trevor (February 26, 2023). "Heart Support 2023". Soundlink Magazine.
  13. ↑ "August Burns Red's Jake Luhrs Talks His Foundation, HeartSupport". Revolver. December 17, 2014. Archived from the original on December 19, 2014.
  14. ↑ Pamatian, Chris (February 24, 2023). "HEARTSUPPORT FEST DAY 2 FEATURING RISE AGAINST, THE GHOST INSIDE, SPIRITBOX AND MORE AT THE ORLANDO AMPHITHEATER IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA 02/19/23". All Music Magazine.
  15. ↑ wookubus (March 31, 2015). "Nominees Revealed For 2015 'Alternative Press Music Awards'". Theprp.com. Retrieved July 13, 2026.
  16. ↑ "And the nominees for the 2016 APMAs are..." altpress.com. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
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